William Shatner is best known as the actor in cult favourite Star Trek, where he played Captain James T. Kirk. But the legendary actor has also released a long line of music albums, going all the way back to 1968, when he put out “The Transformed Man”.
Now that Shatner has turned 94, he is finally releasing a metal album, featuring cover versions of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Black Sabbath, among others.
On social media, Shatner writes:
“Ladies, gentlemen, SWs fans…😝
I have explored space.
I have explored time.
Now… I explore distortion.
Yes. You read that correctly.
I am releasing a HEAVY METAL album.
Thirty-five metal virtuosos. Thunderous guitars. Chaos with purpose.
Covers of legends like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest — and a few originals forged in the same cosmic fire.
This project is, quite literally, a gathering of forces. Loud imagination. Honest intensity. Unapologetic exploration.
At 94, one does not slow down. One turns the volume up.
So prepare yourselves.
We are about to boldly headbang where no one has headbanged before. 🤘
Stay tuned. The metal voyage begins this year.”
Shatner has dipped into the genre before. In 2011 he released “Seeking Major Tom”, which included a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man”.
The idea for a metal record came after Shatner contributed vocals to Nuclear Messiah’s upcoming album “Black Flame”. Nuclear Messiah is a project centred around guitarist Chris Poland, who played in Megadeth between 1984 and 1987, and invites a wide range of guests to take part.
Exactly when Shatner’s metal album will be released has not yet been announced. But respect for putting out a metal album at 94. You’re never too old for heavy metal.
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